Events

Formed in California in 1995 by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mark Oliver Everett, EELS, an alternative rock band, comes to Boston on a North American tour in celebration of its new album, The Cautionary Tales of Mark Oliver Everett. Chelsea Wolfe kicks off the night.

One of the world's longest-running soul vocals groups, the Whispers, is celebrating 50 years in the industry. The group is known for its smooth, soulful ballads and remains one of the premier R&B groups to ever grace the stage.

This meeting and concert will open with the Percussion Department chairs, John Ramsay and Yoron Israel, welcoming the participants and offering a brief overview of the festival. Master percussionist Eugie Castrillo and his ensemble will close the afternoon presentation with a Latin jazz set.

Berklee alumni and master Brazilian percussionist Marcus Santos and a stellar ensemble will present a concert centered on the contemporary application of folkloric Brazilian rhythms and musical traditions.

Having elevated itself far beyond its humble street performing roots, the Boston vocal band Overboard can be heard serving up its high-powered, soul-infused vocal rock from Maine to California and beyond.

The Mark O'Connor/Berklee Summer String Program invites an illustrious list of the world's finest string players to Boston for a week of teaching and playing. They'll appear on stage together for the final faculty concert this evening.